Goiania Another anti-mosquito measure Aedes aegypticarrier of diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and zika, municipality Aparecida de Goianiain the metropolitan area of the capital of Goiás, are making joint efforts to tire collection This is Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, December 14, 15, and 16. It is expected to collect up to 12 thousand units.
The actions aim to prevent the emergence and destruction of existing mosquito breeding sites and to dispose of the collected material in a sustainable manner, which is sent to Reverso Reciclagem de Pneus Ltda.
environmental risks
The Director of Sanitary Control, Daniela Fabiana Ribeiro, reports that the mission involves more than 30 specialists, as well as eight utility vehicles and two trucks in the collection of corpses that pose a serious risk to public health and the environment because they carry more than 5 centuries to decompose. “We also can’t forget that the standing water in the tire is a perfect maternity for the Aedes Aegypti,” warns the manager.
The SMS indicates that in addition to the importance of each person’s contribution to combating mosquitoes, and preserving the property without any tanks of stagnant water, residents can also help protect the city by requesting a tire collection service by calling 3545-4819.
Environmental monitoring coordinator Iron Pereira, who manages and monitors the procedures, notes that surveys conducted in Aparecida indicate that tires are “the third breeding ground for mosquitoes that transmit dengue and store standing water in any position and treachery. The danger is greatest in the rainy season,” When more and more favorable places for Aedes females to lay eggs, even small plastic sheeting is a danger.”
Permanent alert
According to the latest SMS Bulletin, with reference to the 43rd epidemiological week, in 2022, 24,714 cases of dengue fever have already been reported in the city, which is an increase of 118% in the number of notifications compared to 2021. “These figures show why. decided Mayor Vilmar Mariano that we, municipal health professionals, remain on constant alert throughout the year and because we tirelessly repeat that everyone, from children to the elderly, must contribute to the fight against Aedes aegypti “, confirms coordinator Iron Pereira.
He continues by emphasizing that residents need to take care of homes and facilities by taking about 10 minutes a week to check their belongings and prevent containers such as bottles, cups, cans, plant pots and tires from storing rainwater, as well as keeping gutters clean and water tanks covered: “Social participation is essential.” “SMS carries out educational actions throughout the year in CMEIS, health units and even in companies to guide society. Each of us must reinforce this mobilization in his family and coexistence group.”
With information from the City Council of Aparecida de Goiania
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